Central Bark® Whole Dog Care

Our whole dog care approach offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.

We serve Washington County, MN: the east metro suburbs of Ramsey and Washington Counties, in and around Oakdale, Woodbury, Maplewood, North Saint Paul, White Bear Lake, and Lake Elmo.

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Central Bark® Enrichment Dog Day Care gives your dog a place to play and learn in a safe and loving environment.

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We offer everything you need to keep your dog clean and healthy at the Central Bark® Dog Salon & Spa.

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Dog Boarding at Central Bark® offer your dog a calm night in a comfortable environment that they know.

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Our retail market offers the highest quality food, treats, toys, training aids, dog lifestyle products, and apparel.

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Our dog training professionals use fun and positive techniques to help dogs of all ages develop important life skills.

How to get started

  1. Click Request Appointment
  2. Register Online
  3. We’ll contact you to help
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Linda Larson 7 months ago
I have been taking my dog Betty to Central Bark twice a week for over a year. She loves playing with all her friends. When I pull up to the building she can hardly control her excitement to get inside. The staff is very kind and patient with her. I highly recommend Central Bark.
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sara bosely 9 months ago
We have explored two doggy day care centers in our neighborhood, Central Bark Oakdale and another facility just a few miles away. We ultimately decided we much preferred Central Bark Oakdale. They limit doggy groups to 12 and I believe they group them by size, which is great for our somewhat anxious dog. They are clear about the daily schedule and often provide a report card at the end of the day, with adorable photos. I think they started giving a Kong each visit during one of the rest periods, which is so nice. The facility is clean, bright and modern, you can take an in- person tour of the grounds. If you lodge there, day care is included at no extra charge.
All the staff are friendly and owners Angie and Chris are kind, responsive and professional. We love having Central Bark in our neighborhood!
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Courtney Bennett 9 months ago
We love this place and all of it’s employees! We have had our puppy groomed here, by Brittany, and he looked amazing! We have attended basic obedience classes, with Heather, and have learned so much. We have also been to free puppy social hour on Saturday mornings. I have learned so much from being there. The owners and all the staff truly love dogs and have thought of everything to make you feel safe and comfortable. I would highly recommend going there for any classes, grooming services and doggy daycare. They also sell treats, food and supplies such as harnesses. I have found that the bully sticks and trachea’s that I have purchased from here have been better quality than others I have bought at other pet stores.
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Anna Koenecke 10 months ago
I’ve been getting my dog groomed with Brittney for years! She does the best work
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Bruce LaFontaine 4 months ago
Fantastic Service & Staff! Take It From My Buddie & Me!
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Tracy Johnson 2 months ago
The staff and owners are great! Very friendly, professional and helpful. We come for puppy hour currently and it’s been so great for our puppy. Definitely recommend!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a puppy be boarded?

Yes. We offer sleepovers to puppies and dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care. Sleepovers at Central Bark® provide your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is complimentary with your sleepover stay.

Learn more about Sleepovers at Central Bark.

How can I be sure that the play space is clean, odor & disease-free, comfortable and safe for the stated capacity of the center?

Central Bark® is licensed and inspected by the Health Department regularly. We also clean and disinfect nightly, regardless of how many dogs have visited.

What dog grooming services do you offer?

We offer everything you need to keep your dog clean, healthy, and comfortable at our Salon & Spa. Our expert groomers focus on creating a calm and relaxing experience your dog can enjoy. 

We offer:

  • Dog baths
  • Dog grooming
  • Dog ear cleaning
  • Dog teeth brushing
  • Dog nail trims
  • Dog deshed treatments
  • Dog brush outs
  • Dog gland expressions
  • And more


Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session

How long does dog training take?

The timeline for learning new behaviors and skills is as unique as every dog! Because each dog is an individual, with different learning histories, breed genetics, and preferences in reinforcers like treats and toys, there is no way to say for sure how long training will take. It’s also important to consider how much time each family has for daily training practice.

Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your pup, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your puppy (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing your puppy when mistakes happen. 

Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, with expert training and classes so you and your pup can learn and bond together. 

Learn more about our training classes.

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